Zone 3 Southwest (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona) Arizona Cathedral Wash 2.9 miles out & back; 270ft. elevation gain; Moderately Strenuous Canyon, historical interest, river; Canyon de Chelly National Monument Cathedral Wash Trail Guide White House Ruin 3.2 miles…
Practical Tips for Spiritually Fathering, Mothering, & Being Fathered/Mothered, Part 1
There’s been a lot of talk in churches in recent years about spiritual fathers and mothers, and how necessary they are for the younger generation. I thought here I’d give some practical tips and thoughts on spiritual mothers and fathers…
Patreon February-March Featured Hikes – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
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Beautiful Blue Goat Lake
Goat Lake was probably the most beautiful lake I saw in the Sawtooth Mountains. Sawtooth Lake was also very nice (especially from the far end), but it lacked the deep blue color and sheer cliffs of its nearby counterpart. That…
Scrambling Up Dragon’s Tooth
When I talked with locals last summer about the possibility of hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, everyone told me about Dragon’s Tooth. Even the people who aren’t huge on hiking had done it and encouraged me to…
Which National Park Pass Should I Buy?
Not sure whether to get a National Park Pass? Wondering which pass you should get? Wishing you could visit more parks for less money? This handy chart will help you decide! (Or if you’d rather read about it, keep scrolling!)…
Are We Scared of Sin?
I couldn’t quite decide how to start this post, so I’ll do it with a question: What is your response when blatant sin crosses your path? I’m not talking about the powers of evil here, just obvious sin. Are you…
Visiting False Kiva (after the Closure)
In Island in the Sky, one can find an unofficial trail that everyone seems to know about: False Kiva. I’m not sure if it’s never become official because of the sensitivity of the area or because of some other reason,…
Colorful Desolation Canyon
If I were to be honest (and I try to be!), I like Desolation Canyon better than Golden Canyon in Death Valley National Park. There’s nothing wrong with Golden Canyon per se; I’ve hiked it several times. But Desolation Canyon…
Frequently Asked Questions: Arches National Park
Arches National Park is a wonderland of rock formations, arches, and beautiful views. It’s also a fairly accessible park – most of the trails are less than 3 miles round trip, and views can be had within steps of the…